Council House

The Council House is a Neo-Georgian structure with a symmetrical frontage on Priory Road that spans multiple bays and features arches, balconies, and ornamental stained glass windows. Inside are a council chamber, public galleries, meeting rooms, and offices for various municipal functions.

The Earl of Dudley laid the foundation stone in 1934, and the building was completed the following year. This period marked the town's investment in modern municipal infrastructure.

The assembly hall served as a concert venue and hosted musical performances that became part of the town's cultural memory. Visitors can still sense the performance history through the hall's acoustics and layout.

The building sits prominently on Priory Road and is easy to reach on foot from the town center. Access to certain areas may be restricted, so checking ahead about opening times and visitor policies is helpful.

Local artists from Birmingham, including sculptor Walter Gilbert, created the decorative elements throughout the building. This collaboration gives the structure a distinctive handcrafted quality that many visitors overlook.

Location: Dudley

GPS coordinates: 52.51219,-2.08434

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:04